Dobson High School is a public high school located in Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is one of six high schools in Mesa Public Schools and serves grades 9-12. Rhodes and Summit Academy feed students into Dobson. The school's mascot is a Mustang and the school colors are royal blue and silver.
Serving 3 students in grades 9-12, Evit - Dobson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Dobson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Evit - Dobson High School's student population of 3 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evit - Dobson High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Dobson High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Dobson High School is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Dobson High School?
3 students attend Evit - Dobson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Dobson High School students are American Indian.
What grades does Evit - Dobson High School offer ?
Evit - Dobson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Dobson High School part of?
Evit - Dobson High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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